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‘Noninferior’ reduction of type 1 diabetes HbA1c by weekly insulin efsitora alfa

Weekly treatment with insulin efsitora is noninferior to daily insulin degludec for the reduction of HbA1c in adults with type 1 diabetes, show the findings of the QWINT-5 trial.

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Real-world application of CGM: case studies (Link opens in a new window)

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Put your clinical decision-making skills to the test with these interactive cases. Examine the factors crucial for incorporating CGM into a patient-centric approach to managing diabetes.

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Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness

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Genetic testing was needed to diagnose mitochondrial disorder MIDD in a woman with diabetes, weight loss and poor glycemic control. Glycated hemoglobin and pancreatic function improved after treatment with a DPP-4 inhibitor.

Type 2 diabetes: translating advances into real-world practice

Many patients are yet to benefit from the advances and approaches now at our disposal for the management of type 2 diabetes. How can the gaps and delays be addressed?

Total diet replacement achieves type 2 diabetes remission in real-world setting

People with type 2 diabetes who are on a total diet replacement program can achieve remission in the real-world setting, but with lower frequency than in clinical trials.

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Using CGM to optimize type 2 diabetes management with non-intensive insulin treatment in primary care

With the growing importance of primary care in diabetes, this podcast discusses the evidence on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) use, the role of primary healthcare, and practical tips for interpreting the ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) report. 

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Prof. Samuel Seidu
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Case Studies

Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness

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  • Diabetes
  • Editor's Choice

Genetic testing was needed to diagnose mitochondrial disorder MIDD in a woman with diabetes, weight loss and poor glycemic control. Glycated hemoglobin and pancreatic function improved after treatment with a DPP-4 inhibitor.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis complicated with fulminant type 1 diabetes

A rare case of fulminant type 1 diabetes induced by SJS/TEN, which had developed in a patient taking carbamazepine and phenytoin. Glucose monitoring should be considered for patients with SJS/TEN.

Accidental use of dulaglutide into the third trimester

The GLP-1 receptor agonist dulaglutide was unintentionally used by a woman with type 2 diabetes until the third trimester of an unplanned and unrecognized pregnancy, but what was the outcome?

At a glance: The STEP trials

A round-up of the STEP phase 3 clinical trials evaluating semaglutide for weight loss in people with overweight or obesity.

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Current Reviews

Type 1 diabetes: immune pathology and novel therapeutic approaches

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is characterized by the progressive destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Despite improvements in insulin monitoring techniques, there remains no cure for T1D. Individuals with T1D require lifelong …

Low LDL-C: Is It all Good News?

While elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol has been the primary concern for cardiologists and lipidologists for many years, the cardiovascular outcomes of patients achieving very low levels of LDL cholesterol (e.g., less than 50 …

Prevalence and risk factors associated with diabetic foot ulcer in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Diabetes is a chronic health condition characterized by increased blood glucose levels, arising from insufficient insulin production by the pancreas, ineffective cellular response to insulin, or a combination of both [ 1 ]. In 2021, diabetes has …

Folic Acid as a Potential Vitamin in Glycemic Control: A Systematic Review

Folic acid was first isolated from spinach in 1941. Since then, folic acid has been called by many different names, including vitamin B9, folate, vitamin M, and the scientific name pteroylglutamic acid [ 1 , 2 ]. Although the terms folic acid and …

Episode 10: Disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes

Reducing the burden of type 1 diabetes

Despite many recent advances in its management, type 1 diabetes remains a burden for those living with the condition.

Prof. Chantal Mathieu explains the progress being made with disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes and how it has the potential to transform the current treatment landscape.

Prof. Chantal Mathieu
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CME & eLearning

Videos | Case Scenarios | Infographics (Link opens in a new window)

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Refine the application of CGM technology in primary care to enhance the management of type 2 diabetes. Benefit from key updates and experiential learning using CGM devices, and practice your clinical decision-making skills.

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Tweetorials | Vodcasts | Infographics (Link opens in a new window)

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Stay up to date with the rapidly changing CGM landscape. Learn how to implement and integrate CGM into diabetes management to improve patient care and outcomes.

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Vodcasts | Case Scenarios (Link opens in a new window)

Expert guidance on the multidisciplinary approach to identifying and managing chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes, plus patient scenarios to assist your decision-making and put the latest clinical guidelines into context.

This program is not available to users in the UK and US.

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Further Reading

Modeling the Clinical and Economic Burden of Therapeutic Inertia in People with Type 2 Diabetes in Saudi Arabia

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, affecting more than 537 million adults worldwide in 2021 [ 1 ]. In Saudi Arabia, diabetes has a particularly high prevalence, affecting more than 17.5% …

Changes in hormonal profiles during competition preparation in physique athletes

Physique athletes undergo rigorous competition preparation with intense energy restriction and physical training to enhance muscle definition. This preparatory phase is followed by a recovery period of 3–4 months, during which body composition and …

The Effects of Imeglimin on Muscle Strength in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sarcopenia, defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with aging [ 1 ], has serious physiological and clinical consequences, such as falls, fractures, cognitive impairment, hospitalization, and mortality [ 2 – 4 ]. Patients with type …

Safety and Effectiveness of Concomitant iGlarLixi and SGLT-2i Use in People with T2D During Ramadan Fasting: A SoliRam Study Sub-analysis

People with diabetes are at high risk of cardiovascular (CV) and kidney diseases, contributing to most of the diabetes-related morbidity and mortality [ 1 , 2 ]. Owing to the established safety and efficacy of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 …

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‘Noninferior’ reduction of type 1 diabetes HbA1c by weekly insulin efsitora alfa

Weekly treatment with insulin efsitora is noninferior to daily insulin degludec for the reduction of HbA1c in adults with type 1 diabetes, show the findings of the QWINT-5 trial.

Read more